When you think of loved ones who have passed away what do you think?

First of all I want to say that I am so sorry for your loss. I honestly do believe that she hears you talking to her. I have lost so many family members but after the loss of my Granddaughter and then the next year my husband, there were so many things that happened that let me know they were still near. And I believe that one day you will know for sure. Hugs sent your way from this old Nana.:o)

hello ctrymuziklvr! so sorry for your loss. losing someone we love really makes us wonder about so many things in life, those beliefs that we had since childhood. and we tend to challenge them and ask if there is some truth to these beliefs, i also had this experience when my mom passed away. people telling me that she is in a better place made me more angry than consoled. well, is not being with us(her family) better? although she had been gone for some years now. i still miss her a lot! just like you, i feel like she hears me when im talking to her. its like shes still around to give me guidance and advice. i dont know, but personally, when there are some major decisions in my life, i still tend to consult her. though im not expecting any physical response from her, coz that would really scare me, lol, but somehow i feel like shes still there giving me the support that i need. i dont know where she is right now, but i still believe that even after all those years, she is still watching over us, her family.

I always think about memorable days that we had together. I always try to remember my grandma's advice her words. A nice outing when I saw her laughing or a joke that we shared together.

My grandmother passed in 1991. I was very close to her. I think of her daily. And I still miss her. I think as long as we remember them a piece of them lives on. I even named my daughter after my grandmother. I believe she knows and feels how important she was in my life.

Hi Ctrymuziklvr! This is a deep subject! I think the most precious gift that we have of our loved ones.... is the memory they leave behind. That is why I sm a collector of the photos, you memory of their face fades with time, I keep them alive with the photo. Ofcourse, there are some faces that do not need the reminders, but guess my Mom will always be up there as number one. The face I remember is how she come to me in a dream, if you are interested, I would be happy to share that experience with you. Talk to them my friend, because no one knows the answer to that one, they may be listening!!??

I have lost several people whom I considered myself to be very close with and I can honestly say that I speak to them all the time. I truly believe that they hear me. I was raised Catholic and I have strong beliefs in God and my religious teachings. I believe that God hears my prayers and answers the,maybe not in such a straightforward I also feel that those I love and have lost hear me and one day we will all meet again.

keep her and my Dad in my heart and my thoughts daily and I wish so bad that I could know if they hear me or not. Why do you need to KNOW though?? I can't say without a shadow of a doubt that my son, my biological father (whom I never ever met), my best friend, my ex's etc etc can hear me....BUT its irrelivent..whats important is the FACT that it gives me comfort...Why not put the knowing/not knowing aside and just BELIEVE that they can...Have faith that they are listening and hearing you....I can't PROVE that my loved ones can hear me or not BUT I BELIEVE they can and do......Really its no different to one believing that God hears them..Nobody can prove if he does or doesnt...but they BELIEVE he can and thats whats important...Make sense?

Everytime I find a penny on the ground I think my dad has put it there. They say when you find a penny on the ground it's a love one that has passed on sending their love from heaven. There are often times where I find myself thinking about my dad who passed away over ten years ago. Times where I have things I want to tell him and people who I want him to meet. I feel that he's already met them because he's watching over me anyway. Periodically I have dreams of him but 3/4's of the time he's not looking so good like in a zombie state and I"m not sure if there's a meaning to that or not but I'm not comfortable with that. I think he remains in my memory and emotions. One thing I would like to try is asking him to give me a sign of some sort if he's there. I will one day when I'm alone. Have a good day

you know, it is definitely brings about nostalgic feelings when we think about the loved ones who have passed away. that void in our lives is going to be never filled. the emptyness remains. but dear friend, it is we who are at more trouble, that is , to continue life without the loved one. so, it is for us to be brave, streamline our feelings and help ourselves.visiting the grave or looking at an old photograph definitely helps to alleviate the pain. otherwise you can talk to someone who knows your dear one as well. it will give a lot of solace to your heart.